What is Psoriatic Arthritis Mutilans?...Psoriatic arthritis mutilans is a rare but severely disabling form of psoriatic arthritis. While there is some debate about the actual clinical definition of arthritis mutilans, there is no doubt...reactionscomments
Storming Capitol Hill to Make a Difference...In early April 2019, I had the extreme honor to attend Capitol Hill with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to advocate for the psoriatic disease community. This was the third...reactionscomments
Things I Wish People Understood About Psoriatic Arthritis...I don’t expect everyone I meet to research my chronic illnesses. They don’t need to become a scholar of psoriatic diseases. However, it would be nice if they would take...reactions12comments
Breakdown with A Purpose...When I hear the word breakdown, I immediately think of something that is about to malfunction or break. I have said this more times than I can remember that my...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Our Goals...“Goals” seems to be quite the buzz word this year. Plastered all over my social media, I seem to be constantly bombarded with the questions: “What are your goals?”“What do...reactionscomments
I Feel Like a PsA Fraud...Around 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with PsA. For 3.5 years before that, I had pain in the middle, right-hand side of my back and couldn't sleep through the...reactions1comment
Prednisolone for Psa?...Hey everyone, I’m new here, not sure where else to turn at this point as Google is not helping me this time! I’ve just started Prednisolone, a short course for...reactions2repliesTreatment
I'm too old for this!...I am almost 69 years old and never experienced psoriasis prior to Christmas 2018. I do, however, have a family history of the condition as both my father and my...reactions2comments
Managing Lower Back Pain...Dear back pain,I hate you.Signed,Me. When it comes to lower back pain, there really isn’t much more to say. Lower back pain is a common symptom of psoriatic arthritis. In...reactions3comments
Does anyone experience liquid leaking from plaques during flares?...Hi, my name is Perrilee. I am new to the group. I have been searching for a support group in my hometown but can't seem to find one. I have...reactions1replySymptomsFlares
Why I Nominate My Husband for PsAinthood...I received my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003. That was two years after being diagnosed with psoriasis and a few months after my fibromyalgia diagnosis. At that time, I...reactions2comments
PsA Diagnosis After Years of Psoriasis...I had a normal, active life until January 2019. Then...BOOM...out of the blue, with absolutely no warning, arthritis attacked both of my feet, basically crippling me. I haven’t been able...reactions8comments
Is It Psoriatic Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis?...I have had psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years now. It took a long time for me to get the proper diagnosis. There were times I felt like my doctor...reactions4comments
New to PsA...Hi - I've had a guttate psoriasis diagnosis for about 8 years. I have been mostly clear for a while, but when I have a flare, it's generally controlled with...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionDiagnosisTreatment
How did you know when to switch your treatment plan or medication?...I have been using sulfasalize ( 3 pills a day) for about 2 years with great success, no noticeable side effects and no more pain in my knee or finger...reactions1replyTreatment
Dodging the Germ Factory...Germs around someone with a compromised immune system are seriously no joke. Someone who is otherwise incredibly healthy can go into a complete tailspin after as little as one uncovered...reactionscomments
The Month I Despise the Most...I have a love-hate relationship with my biologic. I love it 11 out of 12 months when my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are well-managed. My skin is nearly clear, and...reactions2comments
After years of pain, why can’t doctors diagnose the cause?...I’ve been to doctor after doctor. I've heard this, that, go here, go there... My pain has only gotten worse over the years. Over the years, my primary doctor just...reactions1replyRheumatologistDiagnosis
Where Did My Appetite Go?...I'm not as much of a picky eater as most people think. Granted, I will never like pork chops or alfredo sauce. But I'm not actually that choosy when I'm...reactions2comments
Spring Gardening with Psoriatic Arthritis...Spring is officially here. That means new growth and time for cleaning up the flower beds after the cold winter. I love gardening. It is one thing I find relaxes...reactions8comments
